ADC Youth Wing Protests at Federal High Court, Demands Removal of Justice Peter Lifu

 

The National Youth Wing of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Tuesday staged a peaceful protest at the gates of the Federal High Court in Abuja, demanding the immediate removal of Justice Peter Odo Lifu over what it described as alleged judicial misconduct in a case involving the party's registration.

Led by the ADC National Youth Leader, Balarabe Rufai, the protesters barricaded the court entrance while carrying placards with the slogan #JusticeLifuMustGo, insisting that the judiciary must remain impartial and independent.

The protesters accused Justice Lifu of delivering what they described as a politically motivated ruling in suit FHC/ABJ/CS/2637/2026, which reportedly ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the ADC and four other opposition political parties.

According to Rufai, the judgment was delivered despite an existing order of the Court of Appeal staying further proceedings in the matter. He further alleged that there were irregularities during the proceedings, including the alleged alteration of the plaintiffs' legal status during the trial and what he described as persistent allegations of corruption surrounding politically sensitive cases.

"The temple of justice cannot be turned into a political marketplace where the democratic rights of millions of Nigerians are auctioned," Rufai said while addressing supporters during the protest.

He maintained that the demonstration was a peaceful response aimed at defending Nigeria's democracy and preventing what he called attempts to shrink the nation's political space ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The ADC youth leader disclosed that the party had submitted a formal petition to the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kudirat Motonmori Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun, seeking disciplinary action against Justice Lifu. He said the petition contained evidence the party believes supports its allegations of judicial overreach.

Rufai called on Nigerians, civil society organisations and opposition political parties to support the campaign for what he described as judicial accountability, while urging supporters to remain peaceful and law-abiding throughout the protests.

He also expressed appreciation to party members and youth supporters who participated in the demonstration, stating that citizens have a constitutional right to peacefully demand transparency and institutional integrity.

"The ballot belongs to the people, and our voices will not be silenced. We will continue to pursue lawful and peaceful means until justice is served," he said.

As of the time of filing this report, neither Justice Peter Odo Lifu, the National Judicial Council, nor the Federal High Court had issued an official response to the allegations raised by the ADC youth wing. Likewise, INEC had not commented on the protest or the claims regarding the court proceedings.

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